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5036 Crain St, Skokie, IL 60077 — Sold $680,000 by Joe Lynn
5036 Crain St, Skokie, IL 60077
Another pre-probate listing closed by Joe Lynn in Cook County, IL. Good work.
5036 Crain St, Skokie, IL 60077
Final sold price
SOLD$680,000
What sold at 5036 Crain St, and for how much?
5036 Crain St, Skokie, IL 60077 sold for $680,000 on July 7, 2026. The listing was handled by Joe Lynn of Grapevine Realty, Inc.. The property is a residential, 2,444 sq ft, built in 1954. LeadCruncher tracks it as a pre-probate lead sourced from county death, estate and successor filings in Cook County.
Sale record at a glance
| Address | 5036 Crain St, Skokie, IL 60077 |
|---|---|
| Sold price | $680,000 |
| Sold date | |
| Property type | Residential |
| Building area | 2,444 sq ft |
| Year built | 1954 |
| County | Cook County, IL |
| Listing agent | Joe Lynn, Grapevine Realty, Inc. |
| APN | 10-21-206-027 |
| MLS # | 12608392 |
What is a pre-probate lead?
A pre-probate lead is a property whose owner has recently passed away but whose estate has not yet been filed with the probate court. LeadCruncher identifies these homes in Cook County, Illinois from county death and estate records, so agents can reach heirs before the property hits the MLS.
Recently Sold Pre-Probate Property: 5036 Crain St, Skokie IL 60077
Property profile
- Address
- 5036 Crain St
- City / state / ZIP
- Skokie, IL, 60077
- County
- Cook County
- Property type
- Residential
- Land use
- Apartments (generic)
- Year built
- 1954
- APN
- 10-21-206-027
Mailing address
5036 Crain St, Skokie, IL 60077
Ownership & pre-probate
- Successor owner
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- Current owner
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- Date of passing
- 12/31/2025
- Assessed value
- $43,000
- MLS #
- 12608392
Numbers from this sale
A few quick comparisons we run from the recorded numbers so you can see how this sale stacks up.
- Sold price per sq ft$278Calculated from a 2,444 sq ft building and $680,000 sold price.
- Sold vs. assessed value1581%Sold price was 1581% of the $43,000 county-assessed value.
- Days from passing to sale188Time elapsed from the recorded date of passing to the sale closing date.
- Building-to-lot ratio49%Building footprint covers about 49% of the 4,960 sq ft lot.
About this pre-probate sale
Pre-probate sales rarely move quickly, but Joe Lynn of Grapevine Realty, Inc. and AMB Realty Corporation got 5036 Crain St, Skokie IL 60077 in Skokie closed cleanly. AMB Realty Corporation stepped in as the buyer and the family walked away with the certainty they came in looking for. The home closed at $680,000. Smooth pre-probate closes come from preparation. LeadCruncher gives you the data to be ready for the next family that needs help.
- Joe Lynn, Grapevine Realty, Inc.
- AMB Realty Corporation
Frequently asked about this sale
How much did 5036 Crain St, Skokie, IL 60077 sell for?
5036 Crain St, Skokie, IL 60077 sold for $680,000 on 07/07/2026.
When did 5036 Crain St, Skokie, IL 60077 sell?
The transfer of 5036 Crain St, Skokie, IL 60077 was recorded on in Cook County, IL.
Who sold 5036 Crain St, Skokie, IL 60077?
5036 Crain St, Skokie, IL 60077 was listed by Joe Lynn, Grapevine Realty, Inc..
Who represented the buyer of 5036 Crain St, Skokie, IL 60077?
The buyer of 5036 Crain St, Skokie, IL 60077 was represented by AMB Realty Corporation.
What kind of property is 5036 Crain St, Skokie, IL 60077?
5036 Crain St, Skokie, IL 60077 is recorded as Residential. Its land-use classification is Apartments (generic). It was built in 1954.
How can I find more pre-probate leads near Skokie?
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What is a pre-probate lead?
A pre-probate lead is a property whose owner has recently passed away but whose estate has not yet been filed with the probate court. LeadCruncher identifies these homes in Cook County, Illinois from county death and estate records, so agents can reach heirs before the property hits the MLS.
Public records and inheritance references
To pull the recorded deed for this parcel, start with the Cook County, Illinois recorder of deeds. To understand how a pre-probate sale reaches closing, start with the references below.
- Public Records Online Directory
County-by-county directory of recorder, assessor, and tax collector offices across all 50 states. Useful for pulling the original deed or recorded sale.
- How heirs inherit property — Cornell Law
Overview of probate and how heirs or beneficiaries gain the legal authority to sell inherited real estate — the process behind most pre-probate leads.
- Intestate succession explained — Cornell Law
What happens when an owner dies without a will and property passes to next of kin by law — the most common pre-probate scenario.
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